Ep 381: The Space Episode with Helen Sharman and Jill Hopper

From the dazzling heights of the solar system to the intimacies of our homes, sharing space is the macro-focus of this week’s episode. 

The first British person in space was a woman, not a joke, just a fact! The legendary Helen Sharman joins Harriet this week for an electric conversation about how she got into the space industry, the feeling of being in space and the future, including walking on Mars!

Also joining Harriet is Jill Hopper, author of ‘The Mahogany Pod’. Now in later years of life, Jill’s book details the heart-wrenching experience of losing her boyfriend in her 20s. Jill and her partner met while living in a shared house, and Jill explains the grief, the lessons, and the feeling of losing a partner at such a young age. 

Books and podcasts mentioned:

The Mahogany Pod, by Jill Hopper 

WFH (Working From Home), by Harriet Minter

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